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17 surprising non-musicians who have won Grammys, from Michelle Obama to MLK Jr. — I.insider.com

17 surprising non-musicians who have won Grammys, from Michelle Obama to MLK Jr.

Business Insider compiled a list of 17 people you might be surprised have won Grammys, ranging from former first ladies and presidents to comedians, actors, and activists. The roundup notes Martin Luther King Jr. was posthumously awarded a spoken-word Grammy in 1971 for his speech "Why I Oppose the

Trump proclaims Martin Luther King Jr. Day after criticism from civil rights groups — Static01.nyt.com

Trump proclaims Martin Luther King Jr. Day after criticism from civil rights groups

On Jan. 19, 2026, President Trump issued a proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday evening after civil rights activists criticized him for not earlier honoring Dr. King’s legacy or attending holiday commemorations. Presidents have often issued statements about Dr. King in the days before the federal

Landsat image shows route of 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery march in Montgomery — Assets.science.nasa.gov

Landsat image shows route of 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery march in Montgomery

NASA’s Earth Observatory published an Image of the Day on January 19, 2026, featuring a Landsat 8 Operational Land Imager (OLI) scene taken on September 16, 2025 of Montgomery, Alabama. The image shows the ground covered by marchers who arrived at the state capitol after the March 24, 1965

Nike’s LeBron sneaker uses Lorraine Motel hue to honor Martin Luther King Jr. — Static01.nyt.com

Nike’s LeBron sneaker uses Lorraine Motel hue to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

Nike is planning a special “Honor the King” edition of its LeBron XXIII basketball shoe that uses a teal shade inspired by the exterior of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, where Martin Luther King Jr. was killed in 1968. LeBron James wore the sneakers during a Jan. 2 game between